Rosebay Camping
Thorney, Cambridgeshire, England
A clothing-optional camping club for adult gay and bisexual men in the quiet Fenland countryside. The meadow, bell tents and seasonal sauna and hot-tub sessions create a small retreat close to Peterborough.
Nudity policy
Clothing optional; gay and bisexual men 18+
Rosebay explicitly makes nudity optional. Every visitor must be a member, male, gay or bisexual, and at least 18.
A free introductory look around is offered before joining, but general use requires membership and an admission or camping booking.
Facilities
- Sauna: The Station sauna runs on published days, including a Wednesday evening session.
- Showers: Showers and changing room at The Station, plus campsite toilet block.
- Jacuzzi: Hot tub at The Station; limited weekly opening.
- Parking: Touring and camping pitches have space for a car.
The Station is not open all day every day; check its schedule before booking. A bar is present but a restaurant/café is not confirmed.
Access & visiting
Members can buy day tickets without camping. Join online or on arrival, book the visit, and check in at reception. Lifetime membership is compulsory for site use; a free initial look around is available.
Age & supervision
Admission is restricted to gay and bisexual men over 18 who have joined the private members club. Under-18s are not admitted.
Age policy sourceWhen to go
Seasonal: closed for winter at the check date, reopening 26 March 2027; limited special winter events are listed separately.
Directions & Parking
Getting there
Book with Rosebay and obtain the final approach instructions for Lordship End, French Drove near Thorney. The map marks the published postcode area, not the gate.
Parking
Cars can be kept by camping pitches according to the operator. Ask reception where day visitors should leave vehicles.
Finding the naturist area
Check in at reception first. Ask for The Station if visiting for the sauna or hot tub; these operate to a separate weekly schedule.
Where naturism applies
Clothing-optional use is inside the private members’ site. Public roads and neighbouring properties are outside its grounds.
- Bring photo ID if you look under 25.
- The official 2027 schedule sets a last-entry time; check it before travelling.
Access guidance checked 2026-11-10. Follow current signs and any instructions from the venue or land manager.
Sources & last check
Location, facilities and nudity policy checked against these sources on . This is a desk check, not an on-site inspection.
- Rosebay — Current membership, day visits and facilities
- Rosebay — Published postal address
- Postcodes.io — Public address postcode location
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